US Bridges

Rt C E over Flat CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 6 T 24 N R 26 W · Structure no. 8507

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Flat CR is a steel culvert carrying Rt C E over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 6 T 24 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81866, -93.78743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic183 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Flat CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Flat CR carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Flat CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.